We knew we were in for a bit of a workout….
The new swimmers were welcomed with the usual disclaimers 🙂
The sightly rough conditions at halfway necessitated several Storch and rescue operations…
How lucky we are to have him..
Stop the Presses!
The Ball is SOLD OUT!
Yes folks – The one and only Luke Escombe and the Corporation have written a song especially for the occasion. Our fantastic resident photographer to the stars Giles Park will be there on the red carpet… Bring on next week!
Get ready for the amazing – and very funny trivia competition, with prizes such as:
A night at the Novotel Manly Pacific!
A free photo shoot with Giles!
A week of free B&B breakfast at Bluewater
and more!
If you have tickets and you would like to change your seating, please get it organised first and then let us know.
Staying safe
Remember that there are no badges for scaring yourself silly! While it is great to extend your boundaries, it is important to know your limits. Do read these excellent tips on staying safe in the surf. To read, or even download, click here.
27 comments
Ros(-e)
19/07/2013 at 9:14 am
Great work on getting the blog out super-early this morning! I love the photo of Storchy and Lips – hilarious!
john S
19/07/2013 at 9:44 am
Oh S@#$ !!!
OK Nick, we’re square!
😉
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
19/07/2013 at 9:50 am
Agree – love the Storch & rescue shots at the end!
(Snorkles, take note – Sarah B & I are behind Lips & Storchy without anyone coming to our aid because Lips & Helen were using up all Storch’s rescue resources:-))
The surf and choppy conditions were a bit of a shock today after so many days of glassy, calm swims. Love that we all look out for each other!
Nick D
19/07/2013 at 9:51 am
Hahah did I owe you one?
jill Rankin
19/07/2013 at 11:06 am
Just perfect that we are looked out for! it is reassuring to have such lovely big strong men!! Go Storch….thanks !
Lips
19/07/2013 at 11:08 am
If you look closely it’s actually me rescuing Storchy in that second last picture. He was struggling in the shallows at halfway, so I decided to interrupt my usual swim back to the club and came to his rescue..
You’re welcome John!
Lips
19/07/2013 at 11:10 am
Love your work Nick! What a fun swim!
Helen, thanks for taking on the surf on your very first day back from holidays. Despite various people trying to talk you into joining halfway shuffle!
fifi
19/07/2013 at 11:14 am
oh FABULOUS.
Too much Sterch is never enough!!
And FYI Shauny actually performed a real rescue. He fished out Underpants man who was stuck in the break. Jen and I witnessed.
fifi
19/07/2013 at 11:16 am
Who do we contact regarding changing seating at the ball?
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
19/07/2013 at 11:23 am
I see it now …. and how Helen is also coming to his rescue with her flying leap!
Good work!
Lainey-Loo aka Elaine
19/07/2013 at 12:15 pm
Wow what a beautiful sunrise and fun swim I missed today! Great speedy blog Nick.
Paige
19/07/2013 at 12:20 pm
I just want everyone to know that John Storch is my hero today. He watched out for me in the surf and kept me calm and now I am even more (not-so-secretly) in love with him than ever! John, thanks for the relaxing swim to Shelley after my near-death (or at least it felt like it at the time) experience!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
19/07/2013 at 12:24 pm
….and who is Underpants man?
lesbubbles
19/07/2013 at 12:42 pm
oK OK thats enough about Storchy – it’ll get to his head and he might start wearing bright coloured swim trunks to the swim…oh..he already has!
WOW out by 9am Nick! Golf on today??
Nick D
19/07/2013 at 1:08 pm
Yep 🙂
Snorkles
19/07/2013 at 1:18 pm
I cant quite believe I missed out on getting rescued by Storchy – a complete missed opportunity!!
Stephen Coulter
19/07/2013 at 1:33 pm
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19/07/2013 at 1:34 pm
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Alyson
19/07/2013 at 1:44 pm
love this blog!! Storchy I think you have a role in one of the soapies!!!
Alyson
19/07/2013 at 1:46 pm
hold on… im confused… i thought Nick did saturdays? you doing both now or helping out today? Stunning golf weather today 🙂
Ros(-e)
19/07/2013 at 2:03 pm
Right! Glad you cleared that one up! I’ll know who to call on next time I’m in trouble.
DWSS
19/07/2013 at 2:19 pm
Didnt need rescuing. but i tell you Fi
At one stage there i WAS the Hoff!
I looked identical to the bay watch star except
2 foot shorter
Follicularly challenged
Not “quite” as trim.
Wasn’t wearing the red budgies
A grey panda look to the chest hair
Didn’t have the torpedo surf club equipment
Couldn’t stride so it was more of a waddle
Apart from that – I WAS the Hoff!!
Sparkles
19/07/2013 at 2:21 pm
Fabulous pics, hilarious storyline and title. Bring on the ball….!
DWSS
19/07/2013 at 2:23 pm
No Lesbutt, you interrupted Paigey
It’s not as though Storchy has a big head or anything.
Paigey, you were saying???
DWSS
19/07/2013 at 2:33 pm
Well done Storchy,
I find it astonishing that Lips rescued you and even though you must have been relieved to have made it through, you still had the presence of mind to keep a watch out, see Helen in trouble, risk your life again for the rescue.
I am rather confused though, Helen’s rescue took a few minutes?
Normal protocol from our bronze training would see that rescue go for much longer??
I think we need to chat!
Little Sarah aka LSA aka HKTQ
19/07/2013 at 4:28 pm
Hoff Twins – great workout pic too!
Manly Rescue! Time we got the show running…..
fifi
20/07/2013 at 9:44 am
I could see no difference whatsoever. you were frighteningly identical.